August 29, 2024 (Orlando) — We’re in the midst of hurricane season here in Florida – with several more months to go. So now is the time to buy supplies, during the state of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which started on August 24 and ends on September 6 (next Friday). Shoppers can get certain items and pay no taxes: Qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales taxes, based on the state’s Department of Revenue website.

Here are some common items that are exempt from sales during this period: manual can openers, pet food items, portable self-powered light sources; gas or diesel fuel tanks, batteries, smoke detectors and alarms; fire extinguishers and portable generations.

Now, where you purchase items does matter. The sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport, according to the Department of Revenue’s website.

For details, go to: Visit floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep